Farmers eligible for federal coronavirus relief as markets prices fall
(WorldNews Business)

CHICO — As farmers across California struggle to make ends meet during the pandemic, federal aid is coming — but it may not help many break even this harvest season. The United States Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it would allocate specific relief funds for rural farmers, as these producers are struggling from the effects of the coronavirus on the domestic market. Farmers may begin applying for direct payments as part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program through their local Farm Service Agency office starting May 26. The federal aid package includes a total of $16 billion for direct payments to farmers who face pandemic-related...